Deccan Odyssey - Cultural Odyssey Journey

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7 Nights / 8 Days Rail Journey Route: New Delhi to New Delhi

Tour Details Tariff Schedule Terms & Conditions

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Destinations Covered

• · Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve – Jungle Safari & Tribal Villages
• · Jaipur – Royal Forts, Palaces & Shopping
• · Agra – Taj Mahal & Mughal Marvels
• · Varanasi – Holy Ganges, Ghats & Heritage Walk
• · Khajuraho – Kama Sutra Temples & Sculptures
• · Orchha – Fort Complex & Village Life

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Day-Wise Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday – Depart New Delhi

• Assemble at Safdarjung Railway Station (Chanakyapuri) by 1730 hrs for traditional
  welcome and check-in
• Board the Deccan Odyssey and settle into your cabin
• Train departs for Sawai Madhopur
• Dinner on board

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Day 2: Sunday – Sawai Madhopur & Ranthambore Safari

• Breakfast on board
• Visit a local tribal home to understand Rajasthani village life
• Return to train for early lunch on board
• Afternoon jungle safari in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
• Spot tigers, deer, wild boars, sloth bears, and vibrant birdlife
• Return to Deccan Odyssey to relax in the bar lounge
• Train departs for Jaipur
• Dinner on board

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Day 3: Monday – Jaipur

• Breakfast on board
• Excursion to Amber Fort – royal halls, Sheesh Mahal, and lake views
• Lunch at a city hotel
• Visit City Palace Museum and photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
• Time for shopping – Jaipur textiles & gemstone jewelry
• Return to train and depart for Agra
• Dinner on board

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Day 4: Tuesday – Agra

• Breakfast on board
• Visit Taj Mahal – eternal symbol of love
• Lunch at a city hotel
• Explore Agra Fort – Diwan-e-Am, royal pavilions, and Mughal architecture
• Visit local markets for marble inlay art and Mughal jewelry
• Return to Deccan Odyssey and depart for Varanasi
• Dinner on board

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Day 5: Wednesday – Varanasi

• Breakfast on board
• Visit Sarnath – where Buddha preached his first sermon
• Lunch at a city hotel
• Heritage walk through bazaars, temples & ghats
• Evening boat ride on Ganges River to witness the sacred Ganga Aarti
• Return to Deccan Odyssey for dinner on board
• Train departs for Khajuraho

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Day 6: Thursday – Khajuraho

• Breakfast on board
• Visit Chandela Temple Complex – famous for erotic sculptures
• Lunch at a city hotel
• Explore Kandariya Mahadeva Temple – architectural marvel
• Return to train for dinner on board
• Train departs for Orchha

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Day 7: Friday – Orchha

• Morning visit to 16th-century Orchha Fort Complex
• Return to Deccan Odyssey for lunch on board
• Afternoon village walk – meet locals and learn about their culture
• Indian cultural evening and dinner on board
• Train departs for New Delhi

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Day 8: Saturday – Return to New Delhi Enquire Now

• Early breakfast on board
• Disembark by 0715 hrs at Safdarjung Railway Station
• Bid farewell to the Deccan Odyssey team

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Train Tour Cost Includes

• Overnight travel onboard train in the comfort of richly furnished private A/C sleeping chambers with ensuite bathrooms.
• Daily three meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) with packaged drinking water, tea/coffee service & non-alcoholic beverages.
• Valet service
• Complimentary wi-fi.
• Entrance fees For monuments & jungle reserves.
• Deluxe Cabin Guests: City sightseeing tours are conducted in air-conditioned buses with an English-speaking guide (except for shared Canter safaris in the Tiger Reserve).
• Presidential Suite Guests: City sightseeing tours are arranged in private air-conditioned cars with an English-speaking guide (except for shared Canter safaris in the Tiger Reserve).

Exclusions (Extra costs not included in train tour tariff)

• Govt. taxes & insurance.
• Optional use of spa facility or laundry services.
• Gratuities – Tips or porter fee.
• Video & professional still camera fees.
• Any activity mentioned as optional in the tour journey.
• Air tickets.
• Travel/Tour insurance.
• Transfer to & from the railway station on start & end of itinerary.

Booking Terms & Conditions

• The booking will be confirmed on the receipt of 30% advance deposit of published ticket value
• Balance 70% payment must reach us at least 70 days before the departure date with the reservation form
• In case booking request is made less than 70 days of the departure date, we will require a one-time full advance deposit to confirm booking.
• Prices are subject to vary in the event that the itinerary is altered or if there are additional costs, such as fuel or taxes
• Deccan Odyssey Train Tour is Jointly OPERATED by Tourism Department of Maharashtra State Govt & The Royal Journeys (A unit of Ebix Cash)
• Liability of Royal Indian Trains is limited to that of booking agent only

Booking Procedure

• Check Availability: Provide the date of journey and cabin type required.
• Booking Process: Submit passport copies of all passengers.
• Payment Terms:
  • A 30% advance deposit of the published ticket price is required to confirm the booking.
  • Payment can be made via bank transfer credit or debit card..
  • The balance payment must be received at least 70 days before departure.
  • For bookings made less than 70 days before departure date, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Cancellation Rules

• The Deccan Odyssey Train Tour is operated through a joint collaboration between the Tourism Department of Maharashtra Government and Ebix Cash (Private Tour Operator).
• Royal Indian Trains acts solely as a booking agent and holds no operational liability.
• All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and acknowledged by us.

Cancellation Fees

• More than 63 days before departure: 10% of the published ticket value (inclusive of taxes).
• 62 to 48 days before departure: 20% of the published ticket value.
• 47 to 33 days before departure: 50% of the published ticket value.
• Less than 33 days before departure: 100% of the published ticket value (inclusive of taxes).

Special Cancellation & Refund Conditions

• If the the Train Tour Operator cancels the scheduled departure for any reason, afull refundwill be provided
• No refund will be issued if:
  • The guest fails to follow the scheduled itinerary or shortens their journey.
  • The guest is unable to obtain an Indian visa.
• In case of a medical emergency, supporting medical records will be reviewed by the Train Management, and their decision will be final.
• If a refund is applicable, Royal Indian Trains reserves the right to deduct USD 100 per person as bank processing fees.
• Refunds will be processed based on the Indian Rupees exchange value received at the time of payment.

Important

• The scheduled train tour departure is subject to a minimum booking of 25 passengers.
• All foreign passport holders must obtain an Indian visa before boarding their flight from their country of residence.
• Guests are strongly advised to purchase travel insurance in their home country prior to departure.
• Any disputes, if arising, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in NCR Delhi (Gurgaon), India.